Washington criminal charge
Use of proceeds of criminal profiteering in Washington
Use of proceeds of criminal profiteering is a criminal offense under Washington law, defined by RCW 9A.82.080. Its classification is not fixed: Washington assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by RCW 9A.82.080.
What is the penalty for use of proceeds of criminal profiteering in Washington?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 10 years (Use of proceeds of criminal profiteering — Applies when a person knowingly uses or invests proceeds from a pattern of criminal profiteering activity in acquiring real property interests or in establishing/operating an enterprise.; statutory maximum (RCW 9A.20.021(1)(b)); the sentence actually imposed is set by the Sentencing Reform Act standard range (RCW 9.94A.510) from the offense's seriousness level and the defendant's offender score) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Fine | up to $20,000 (Use of proceeds of criminal profiteering — Applies when a person knowingly uses or invests proceeds from a pattern of criminal profiteering activity in acquiring real property interests or in establishing/operating an enterprise.; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5)); unless a different maximum is specifically established by statute) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Jail / prison | up to 10 years (Acquiring or maintaining control through criminal profiteering — Applies when a person knowingly acquires or maintains an interest in or control of an enterprise or real property through a pattern of criminal profiteering activity.; statutory maximum (RCW 9A.20.021(1)(b)); the sentence actually imposed is set by the Sentencing Reform Act standard range (RCW 9.94A.510) from the offense's seriousness level and the defendant's offender score) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Fine | up to $20,000 (Acquiring or maintaining control through criminal profiteering — Applies when a person knowingly acquires or maintains an interest in or control of an enterprise or real property through a pattern of criminal profiteering activity.; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5)); unless a different maximum is specifically established by statute) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Conspiracy or attempt to commit use or control offense — Applies when a person knowingly conspires or attempts to violate subsection (1) or (2) of this section.; statutory maximum (RCW 9A.20.021(1)(c)); the sentence actually imposed is set by the Sentencing Reform Act standard range (RCW 9.94A.510) from the offense's seriousness level and the defendant's offender score) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Conspiracy or attempt to commit use or control offense — Applies when a person knowingly conspires or attempts to violate subsection (1) or (2) of this section.; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5)); unless a different maximum is specifically established by statute) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
Applies to crimes committed on or after July 1, 1984.
How is use of proceeds of criminal profiteering classified in Washington?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of proceeds of criminal profiteering | Class B Felony | Applies when a person knowingly uses or invests proceeds from a pattern of criminal profiteering activity in acquiring real property interests or in establishing/operating an enterprise. | RCW 9A.82.080(1)(b) |
| Acquiring or maintaining control through criminal profiteering | Class B Felony | Applies when a person knowingly acquires or maintains an interest in or control of an enterprise or real property through a pattern of criminal profiteering activity. | RCW 9A.82.080(2)(b) |
| Conspiracy or attempt to commit use or control offense | Class C Felony | Applies when a person knowingly conspires or attempts to violate subsection (1) or (2) of this section. | RCW 9A.82.080(3)(b) |
Common questions about use of proceeds of criminal profiteering in Washington
Is use of proceeds of criminal profiteering a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
It depends on the circumstances: use of proceeds of criminal profiteering ranges from a Class C Felony to a Class B Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.82.080.
Use of proceeds of criminal profiteering: Class B Felony (RCW 9A.82.080(1)(b)) · Acquiring or maintaining control through criminal profiteering: Class B Felony (RCW 9A.82.080(2)(b)) · Conspiracy or attempt to commit use or control offense: Class C Felony (RCW 9A.82.080(3)(b))
What are the penalties for use of proceeds of criminal profiteering in Washington?
Penalties for use of proceeds of criminal profiteering in Washington depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Felony up to a Class B Felony — with the ranges set by RCW 9A.20.021; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Washington statute covers use of proceeds of criminal profiteering?
Use of proceeds of criminal profiteering is governed by RCW 9A.82.080 (Use of proceeds of criminal profiteering—Controlling enterprise or realty—Conspiracy or attempt).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.